Status:

COMPLETED

Canalith Repositioning Procedure for BPPV in Primary Care

Lead Sponsor:

McMaster University

Conditions:

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-105 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to see whether family doctors can treat benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), or dizziness, using a procedure in the office. The study is looking at whether the tre...

Detailed Description

Many patients consult their family physicians because of dizziness. This is a disabling condition with serious consequences, especially in older people, as it may lead to falls and consequent fracture...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • confirmed BPPV by positive Dix-Hallpike test

Exclusion

  • · Positive results of the Dix-Hallpike maneuver in both right and left head-hanging position;
  • Evidence of ongoing central nervous system disease (e.g., transient ischemic attack);
  • Otitis media;
  • Osteosclerosis;
  • Inability to tolerate a diagnostic Dix-Hallpike head-hanging maneuver;
  • Severe degenerative disc disease of cervical spine;
  • Severe and uncontrolled angina or hypertension

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2002

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

June 1 2005

Estimated Enrollment :

56 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00182273

Start Date

January 1 2002

End Date

June 1 2005

Last Update

March 15 2024

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McMaster University

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 3Z5